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Mi'kmaq Holdings Resource Guide

Library Holdings

Intended to complement and provide context for the archival holdings at Nova Scotia Archives, the Library includes many unique and rare titles and in its scope and content, covers all aspects of Nova Scotia history. Nearly 300 titles relate directly to the Mi'kmaq, and have been entered into a special Library Database created for the Mi'kmaq Holdings Resource Guide.

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Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from J. Wilkins regarding the relief of Mi'kmaq at Pictou.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1855) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 88

Commissioner of Public Records — Indian Grant - 1856Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1856) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 89

Commissioner of Public Records — Indian Grant - 1857Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 90

Commissioner of Public Records — Grants 1858 for Mi'kmaq per Report of Committee.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1858) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 91

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter of Stweart Campbell of Guysborough regarding relief for Mi'kmaq at McNairs Cove, Strait of Canso.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1856) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 92

Commissioner of Public Records — Report of distribution of blankets to Mi'kmaq at Sackville where the chief James Paul resides, including Morris' family at North West Arm.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 93

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from H.S. Pineo of Pugwash to William Chearnley requesting blankets and other aid for Mi'kmaq in the vicinity of Pugwash.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 94

Commissioner of Public Records — Note from William Chipman regarding Kings County reservesMi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 95

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from R.B. Dickson, Parrsboro, to Charles Tupper, Provincial Secretary, regarding the request for relief of the Mi'kmaq of Parrsboro district.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 96

Commissioner of Public Records — Payments made on account of Mi'kmaq - 1857Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 96 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Edward Bathes of Kentville to Charles Tupper, Provincial Secretary, reporting on his activities since being appointed Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Western District. Includes discussion of Bear River and Shubenacadie.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1858) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 97

Commissioner of Public Records — Unsigned memo on stationary of the Provincial Secretary's office regarding the condition of the Mi'kmaq of Nova Scotia, apparently referring to earler recommendations regarding trespasses on Mi'kmaq land. 1858.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1858) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 98

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Samuel Fairbanks, Commissioner of Crown Lands, to the Provincial Secretary, regarding the Return of Indian Reservations Throughout NS with a report on the same pursuant to the command of the Lt. Gov. for Return and Report. Includes copy of the report by Uniacke regarding trespasses on Mi'kmaq lands and return of Mi'kmaq reservations with data on number of Mi'kmaq in NS from the 1852 census.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1852) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 98 1/2

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Samuel Fairbanks to the Provincial Secretary regarding trespasses on Wagmatcook.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1858) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 99

Commissioner of Public Records — Account of Dr. George Murray for medical services rendered to Mi'kmaq and recommendation of Committee on Indian Affairs for payment in full of the same.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 100

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William Chearnley to the Provincial Secretary regarding applications to the Department of Indian Affairs for blankets for Mi'kmaq in various locales throughout Nova Scotia.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1859) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 101

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Rev. G. Townshend of Amherst to Chearnley regarding the bearers of the letters. They are representatives of the Mi'kmaq in Minudie and on Parrsboro road on the way to Halifax for the annual dole of blankets. Also request cloth for the same Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1859) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 102

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition by Francis Bouriceau requesting release of Gabriel Meuse from the Provincial Penitentiary. He is sentenced to one year for perjury. Pleading mitigation of 'extreme poverty.' Petition not approved.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1859) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 103

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Samuel Fairbanks to the Provincial Secretary regarding trespasses on reserves in Cape Breton. Includes notes regarding the appointment of Freeman to survey and lay out lands at Wagmatcook.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1859) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 104

Commissioner of Public Records — Unsigned memo regarding Mi'kmaq reserves in Cape Breton, Middle River, Whycocomagh and Margaree.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1859) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 105

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Peter Babial, Peter Toney and Joseph paul to Lt. Gov. LeMArchant requesting relief for the Mi'kmaq at Parrsboro.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1857) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 106

Commissioner of Public Records — Memo signed by A. James regarding the payment of money to Dr. Dennison of Newport for services rendered to sick Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 107

Commissioner of Public Records — War Office form showing delivery out of military stores of 200 great coats pursuant to requisition of Provincial Government on 14 Oct. 1859.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 108

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, regarding shipments of supplies of blankets and great coats to Mi'kmaq at Antigonish. Mentions census throughout NS.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 109

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley to the Provincial Secretary regarding shipment of blankets and great coats to Mi'kmaq in Sydney County.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 110

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley to Howe reporting the number of Mi'kmaq resident in Guysborough.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 111

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley regarding small pox among the Mi'kmaq in Eastern Shore.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 112

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley to the Provincial Secretary regarding small pox among the Mi'kmaq at Spry harbour, Halifax County on the Eastern Shore. report totals: five deaths, nine cases and thirty-seven people in the community. Includes Joseph Bowman's related request for supplies for the Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 113

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, to Charles D. roach regarding Shinimacas, requesting it be laid off and sold to the highest bidder.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1860) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 114

Commissioner of Public Records — Unsigned memo regarding an agreement made on 7 July 1761 in which the Chief of the Misiguash [Missaguash?] tribe "submitted to and acknowledged George the Third as his only sovereign." Memo states that the author "cannot find any General surrender or resignation of title to territory regarded as theirs by the Indians." No date.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 115

Commissioner of Public Records — Account of Dr. Charles Aitken of Lunenburg for medical services rendered to the Mi'kmaq and petition of Dr. Aitkens to Members of the House of Assembly requesting payment for services provided to Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 116

Commissioner of Public Records — Itemized account of G.H. and William Leslie for supplies to the Mi'kmaq at Spry Harbour. Also includes letter in support of the Leslie account testifying to the weakened condition of the Mi'kmaq even after the epidemic passed and that only two men were left alive.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 117

Commissioner of Public Records — Account of Dr. Henry G. Farish of Liverpool for medical attendances on Mary Cobliel, with statement of support and petition to the House of Assembly for remuneration.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 118

Commissioner of Public Records — Report on the petition of Murdoch McLennan, Donald Nicholson, Roderick McLennan and Quarrie McQuarrie by Samuel Fairbanks, Commissioner of Crown Lands, regarding trespasses on Wagmatcook. Includes petition.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 119

Commissioner of Public Records — Memorial of Dr. Samuel G.A. McKeen, Victoria County, to the Executive Council regarding services rendered to Mi'kmaq in Victoria and neighbouring counties. Account of McKeen.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 120

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of James Paul, Mi'kmaq Chief, and others, to the House of Assembly requesting aid for the Mi'kmaq to build a schoolhouse at Shubenacadie. Partially certified by Rev. John M. MacLeod.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 121

Commissioner of Public Records — Account of Dr. William Pearson of Musquodoboit for services rendered to Mi'kmaq. Letter of chearnely authorizing attendance upon Mi'kmaq at Spry Bay suffering from small pox. Account of William Hall of supplies given to the Mi'kmaq. Account of Thomas Hanley regarding attendance on the Mi'kmaq at Spry Harbour sick with small pox. Account of Francis Hawse for digging graves and burying eight Mi'kmaq. Account of George Grant for nine Mi'kmaq who died of small pox. Account of G.H. and William Leslie for provisions to Mi'kmaq at Spry Harbour. Letter in support of Leslies. Letter from Chearnley to Howe regarding vaccinations.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 122

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley to Provincial Secretary reporting expenditures of the Department of Indian Affairs for 1860.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 123

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley to Provincial Secretary reporting expenditures of the Department of Indian Affairs for 1860.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 124

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from George Murray M.D. of New Glasgow to Capt. George MacKenzie reporting services rendered to Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 125

Commissioner of Public Records — Account of Dr. S.G.A. McKeen, Victoria County, Cape Breton, for medical services rendered to the Mi'kmaq. Letter of James Hill, Newport, to Joseph Howe enclosing a petition from Joe Cope requesting aid for his people. Letter from Joe Cope to the Provincial Secretary thanking him for the aid sent to his people.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 126

Commissioner of Public Records — Petition of Joe Cope and his people to the House of Assembly requesting relief.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 127

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnely regarding a visit to Mi'kmaq women who were requesting government assistance to properly bury the late Chief Francis Paul who died 18 May 1861 in Dartmouth. They wish his remains to be shipped by rail to Shubenacadie free of charge.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 128

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Charles J. Gossip MD to the Provincial Secretary regarding the "Indian remedy" for small pox laid before the society by Dr. Morris.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 129

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from James Sparling to William Ross regarding white encroachers on Mi'kmaq land at Wagmatcook. Asks government to do something.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 130

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from William Ross to Joseph Howe regarding white encroachers on Mi'kmaq lands at Wagmatcook. Command of the Lt. Gov. that the provincial government guarentee payment for any quantity of second-hand soldiers' great coats required by Chearnley for the Mi'kmaq.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1861) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 131

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley regarding great coats forwarded to Pictou for the Mi'kmaq. Letter from Chearnley regarding a letter he received from Rev. McLean of Pictou. Other unordered pages of letters regarding the Mi'kmaq of Pictou.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1862) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 132

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Rev. McLean to the Provincial Secretary regarding the supply of blankets for Mi'kmaq in Pictou. List of Mi'kmaq families in Pictou and Merigomish.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 133

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Samuel Fairbanks, Commissioner of Crown Lands, to Provincial Secretary regarding Mi'kmaq Reserves in Cape Breton, particularly Middle River. List of settlers at Middle River. Prices fixed by Committee of the House (showing valuation of land). List of settlers on Mi'kmaq lands at Whycocomagh who have agreed to pay the price mentioned. List of settlers on the east side of Middle River.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations (1862) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 134

Commissioner of Public Records — Letter from Chearnley to the Provincial Secretary regarding the report for the Lt. Gov. on expenditures of the Department of Indian Affairs, monies lent to Joseph Baptiste of Pomquet to allow him to build a house for his family, agriculture among the Mi'kmaq and the harassment of Mi'kmaq by whites on reserved land in Lunenburg.Mi'kmaq and Government Relations () — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 1 volume 431 number 134 1/2

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